State park in Colorado

Current Local Time in Hanging Lake

Current local time and time zone in Hanging Lake, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

☁️ 51°F now🕔 4:24 PM local📅 Best: June, July and August

Current local time in Hanging Lake

4:24 PM
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/Denver
UTC offsetUTC-06:00
UTC now10:24 PM
Sunrise7:04 AM
Sunset6:52 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise7:04 AM
Sunset6:52 PM
Daylight11h 48m
Solar noon12:58 PM
Golden hour (am)7:04 AM - 8:04 AM
Golden hour (pm)5:52 PM - 6:52 PM
Blue hour (am)6:34 AM - 7:04 AM
Blue hour (pm)6:52 PM - 7:22 PM
Moon phase🌖 Waning gibbous · 76%
Moonrise9:55 PM
Moonset1:05 PM

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Quick facts about Hanging Lake

TypeState park
StateColorado
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates39°36′5″N 107°11′30.8″W (39.6014, -107.1919)
Known fora travertine lake above Glenwood Canyon
Local time4:24 PM (UTC-06:00)
Best monthsJune, July and August
ClimateSubarctic

Summary

Hanging Lake is a state park in Colorado. Hanging Lake is known for a travertine lake above Glenwood Canyon.

Right now it is 51°F (11°C) in Hanging Lake with partly cloudy. It feels like 47°F. Today runs from 50°F to 63°F. Chance of precipitation is 6%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Hanging Lake is June, July and August. The climate is subarctic. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 82°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 8°F.

The closest major airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), about 135 mi away. Nearby highlights include Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 63°F is 4.5°F above the 59°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Hanging Lake today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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Coordinates: 39°36′5″N 107°11′30.8″W (39.6014, -107.1919)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hanging Lake?

Hanging Lake is a state park in Colorado. Its coordinates are 39.6014, -107.1919. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Hanging Lake right now?

It is currently 51°F (11°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 43% and wind is 1 mph.

When is the best time to visit Hanging Lake?

June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Hanging Lake, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Hanging Lake in?

Hanging Lake observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 4:24 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Hanging Lake?

The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 135 mi away and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 266 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Hanging Lake?

Popular options include Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, Arches National Park and Great Sand Dunes National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 1, 2026 at 4:24 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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